---
title: "init(viewControllerProvider:)"
framework: uikit
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "uikit/uisearchtab/init(viewcontrollerprovider:)"
---

# init(viewControllerProvider:)

Creates a search tab with a system localized title and image.

## Declaration

```swift
init(viewControllerProvider: ((UITab) -> UIViewController)? = nil)
```

## Parameters

- `viewControllerProvider`: The view controller that the system presents when someone selects the tab.